The latest delay to the UK DRS sees the scheme pushed back by a further two years.

Labour reaffirms UK commitment to DRS

Labour has confirmed the ongoing commitment from Westminster to deliver a fully operational deposit return scheme by October 2027.
Cadbury Dairy Milk tablet bars and Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons with the Win a Day to Remember promotion seen on packs.

Win a Day to Remember in biggest giveaway from Cadbury ever

Mondelēz International has kicked off its biggest ever on-pack giveaway for the Cadbury brand to help further build on the brand's 200th birthday celebrations.
Pre-packed bread will top the shopping list for plenty of consumers this month.

Prepare for the packed lunch

Providing a good range of pre-packaged bread options should be a no-brainer, and definitely something to consider as kids head back to the classroom this month, reckons Hovis.
A group of IVG branded vapes.

IVG launches its first rechargeable vape devices

British vape device brand IVG has launched its first range of rechargeable vape devices with its new IVG Air range offering a chargeable pod system.
Franklin & Sons reckons it can match the demands across the soft drinks category.

Staying aware of soft drinks trends

Franklin & Sons experts have been highlighting the trends in the soft drinks category – and explaining why the firm's products fit the bill.
Pack shots of £1.29 PMP Maryland White Chocolate Chip cookies.

Massive prizes up for grabs in Maryland of opportunity

Fox's Burton's Companies has kicked off a new retailer exclusive competition offering one lucky winner the chance to bag a year's worth of stock.
A plane flies in the sky with pack shots of Yazoo Strawberry £1.29 PMP 400ml bottle as well as Yazoo Thick N' Creamy Chocolate bottle as part of a new in-depot competition for the brand.

Yazoo offers retailers the chance to jet off on holiday

Flavoured milk drinks brand Yazoo is offering five lucky retailers the chance to jet off on holiday in its new in-depot promotion for its PMP range.
A bottle of Eden Mill Art of St Andrews whisky sits next to a nosing glass and the outer packaging for the dram on top of a wooden table.

Eden Mill marks hometown pride in new whisky

Independent distiller Eden Mill has unveiled the latest annual release in its 'Art of St Andrews' whisky series, paying homage to the coastal town.
Pack shots of Cadbury Dairy Milk Creamy Advent Calendar, Cadbury Puds Minis and Oreo Gingerbread.

Mondelēz decks the halls in Cadbury Christmas range

Mondelēz International has unwrapped its festive selection for the Christmas period 2024, featuring returning festive favourites and new additions.
Retailers can offer some fun in the packed lunch this autumn term with the Yazoo Kids range.

Capitalise on Minions craze with Yazoo and Premier Foods

Milk drinks brand Yazoo and ambient products firm Premier Foods are both bringing fun to kids' mealtimes thanks to the hugely popular Minions cartoon characters from the Despicable Me movies.
Taylors' Lentil Waves offer a range of flavours, including the new Prawn Cocktail variant.

Taylors Snacks offers lunch rush solutions

Taylors Snacks reckons it has the answers to help ensure the lunch box shopping mission remains a smooth and simple one.
AG Barr aims to keep the Irn-Bru brand strong right through to the end of the year.

Irn-Bru builds up strength for rest of year

It has been another phenomenal year for the Irn-Bru brand, says owner AG Barr, with the firm now focused on the latter half of 2024.
Lactalis has ensured that the firm's Scottish cheeses highlight their provenance.

Scottish cheese brands promote provenance

Working with retailers to make the most of the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight is absolutely critical for its brands from north of the border, say bosses at cheese maker Lactalis UK & Ireland.
SFD's new handbook offers some key insights into the journey towards net zero.

A handy guide to eco advice

Scotland Food & Drink has unveiled the next step in its sustainability commitment with its new Navigating Net Zero Handbook.
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin features 22 aromatic botanicals from its landscape.

The Botanist grows as gin declines

With the gin boom declining in the off-trade, it makes sense for c-store retailers to stock brands that are bucking the trend, such as Islay-based The Botanist.
A bottle of The Balvenie A Collection of Curious Casks 14 Year Old American Bourbon Barrel stands next to its case on top of a white couch.

Open up to Curiosity with new whisky from The Balvenie

Speyside whisky brand The Balvenie has launched its latest drams in its Stories Range with the A Collection of Curious Casks, with two coming to retail.